From smarter classrooms to next-gen networks, UBCO IT delivered a year of transformation that enhanced connectivity, streamlined support, and elevated the campus experience.
AI Steering Committee Meeting Recap
The AI Steering Committee was formed to examine the impact of AI tools, including generative AI tools, on pedagogy, academic practices, and administrative operations within a higher education context. Th…
Event Recap: Exploring Salesforce AI in Undergrad Admissions
“Exploring Salesforce AI in Undergrad Admissions”, the most recent AI Learning Series, was hosted on November 24th, 2025. For those who missed it, here’s a recap covering key tak…
Enhancing IT Support with AI-Generated Help Videos
The IT Communications team used Synthesia, a video creation platform powered by artificial intelligence, to produce engaging instructional videos for students, faculty, and staff. The shor…
November Phishing Workshop Recap
Last week, on November 12th, the PrISM team conducted their monthly phishing prevention workshop. Here are key takeaways and a walk through of example case studies. Recent Phishing Tactics Phishi…
It’s that time of the year again to celebrate the holiday season with your friends from UBCO IT. All staff and faculty are invited to enjoy some festive foods, drinks and tech themed games.
Privacy Matters @ UBC Symposium 2025 – Event Recap
On October 29, nearly 420 UBC faculty and staff from across campus and online came together for the 8th annual Privacy Matters @ UBC Symposium — a vibrant day of learning, dialogue, and s…
UBC is improving how duplicate student accounts are managed
UBC has introduced enhancements to its Duplicate Record Merge process. These improvements, implemented on September 25, 2025, help ensure that each student, applicant, and learner…
October Phishing Workshop Recap
Phishing via Teams Phishing is generally conducted from emails; however, UBC has faced its first case of Phishing via Teams. Claiming to be part of UBC’s IT support team, a cybercriminal attempted to c…
UBC Launches VMware Cloud Migration Project Website
UBC is preparing for an important transition in how we deliver EduCloud services. Over the next year, we will be moving to a hybrid cloud model that combines an updated on-premises platfo…